
Destination input
134 3.Enter the street. 
You can change to the entered town or city 
in the same way again to enter a street.
Entering intersection
The intersection is entered in the same way as 
the street.
Entering house number
You can enter the house number if the naviga-
tion CD/DVD supports this function.
1.Select "House number" and press the con-
troller.
2.Enter the house number: 
Select numbers individually and press the 
controller each time.
>To delete last digit or letter: 
Select the   symbol and press the con-
troller.
>To cancel selection: 
Select the   arrow and press the con-
troller.
If the house number entered is not stored 
on the navigation CD/DVD, then the system 
displays the closest possible number.
3.Select "Enter" and press the controller.
Starting route guidance with manual 
destination input
Select "ROUTE GUIDE" and press the control-
ler.
Route guidance starts immediately.
If the route guidance cannot be started, at least 
one entry must be deleted from the destination 
list, refer to page138.
If you do not wish to start route guidance 
immediately, you can store the address in 
the address book, refer to page139, and import 
it into the route guidance later.<
Displaying information about 
destination
Select the   symbol and press the controller.
Additional instructions about the information, 
refer to page135. 

Destination input
142
Changing route criteria
1.Select "New route" and press the control-
ler.
2.Select "Route preference" and press the 
controller.
The various criteria are listed on the Control 
Display.
3.Select one of the four route criteria of the 
route and press the controller.
>"With highway"
Highways and major traffic arteries 
receive top priority.
>"Avoid highway"
Highways are avoided where possible.
>"Fastest route" 
Takes the shortest amount of time by 
combining the shortest possible dis-
tance and the fastest roads.
>"Shortest route" 
Takes the shortest distance, without 
taking time into consideration.
 The route criterion is selected.4.Choose additional route criteria if need be 
and press the controller:
>"Avoid tolls"
Tollroads are avoided where possible.
>"Avoid ferries"
Ferries are avoided where possible.
 The supplemental criterion is selected.
To exit the menu:
Select the   arrow and press the control-
ler.
You can change the route selection as often as 
you like while entering a destination or during 
route guidance.
Using the voice command system:
Wordmatch principle
The system relies on a wordmatch principle to 
make it easier for you to enter the names of 
towns or streets. The system runs ongoing 
checks, comparing your destination entries 
with the data stored on the navigation DVD as 
the basis for instant response. The user bene-
fits include:
>Names of specific locations can also vary 
from the official versions, provided that the 
spelling of the entry corresponds to a stan-
dard form used in another country.
>When you are entering the names of cities 
and streets, the system will complete them 
automatically as soon as enough letters are 
available to ensure unambiguous identifica-
tion.
Example:
If you want to drive to Iowa Ave NW in 
Washington, D.C., by the time "o" is 
1.{Navigation}.
2.{Route selection}.
3.Enter the desired priority for your travel 
route:
>{Via freeway}.
>{Without freeway}.
>{Fastest}.
>{Shortest}. 

Route guidance
144
Route guidance
Starting route guidance
The route guidance is started for the first desti-
nation in the destination list, refer to page138. 
There must be at least one destination in the 
destination list.
iDrive, for principle details, refer to page16.
1.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
2.Move the controller toward "Navigation".
3.Press the controller as needed.
4.Select "Route guid." and press the control-
ler.
Route guidance starts. As the navigation com-
puter determines the route to your destination, 
the distance and the true compass direction to 
your destination will appear on the upper right 
of the Control Display – not in all display modes.
After calculation of the route, the selected view 
of route guidance appears on the display. The 
town/city of destination is displayed on the sta-
tus line.
During route guidance, you can operate other 
equipment via iDrive at any time. You are noti-
fied well in advance of a necessary change of 
direction by voice instructions.
Using the voice command system:
Terminating/continuing 
route guidance
Terminating route guidance
1.Press the controller as needed.
2.Select "Route guid." and press the control-
ler.
Route guidance is switched off.
Using the voice command system:
Continuing route guidance
If the destination was not reached before the 
end of the last trip or it was reached and there is 
still another destination on the destination list, 
the following question will be displayed at the 
beginning of the next trip when navigation is 
activated: "Continue route guidance?".
To start the route guidance immediately: 
Select "YES" and press the controller.
{Route guidance on}.
1.{Navigation}.
2.{Route guidance off}. 

Navigation
Entertainment
Driving tips
 171Reference
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Communications
Mobility
DVD country codes
Your DVD changer will only play back DVDs 
coded for your home region, e.g. USA, 
Canada = 1. The country code supported by 
your DVD is indicated in the information sup-
plied with the DVD. This coding cannot be 
changed. An overview of the six coding zones:
DVDs with the Code 0 can be played on 
all devices.<
Playing DVDs
Playback is only possible on the rear seat 
screen, refer to Rear seat screen
* on page21.
1.If necessary, switch on the Entertainment 
sound output, refer to page153.
2.If necessary, fill and insert the DVD maga-
zine.
3.Press the   button to open the start 
menu.
4.Move the controller toward "Entertain-
ment".
5.Select "DVD" and press the controller.After a few seconds, play will resume at the 
point where playback was previously inter-
rupted. 
The DVD magazine's load status is indicated on 
the Control Display.
If the display fails to detect a DVD that you 
have loaded into the magazine, make sure 
that the DVD has been inserted correctly and 
inspect it for signs of defects.
If there are audio CDs in the DVD magazine, 
these will not be displayed in the DVD menu, 
but instead in the CD changer menu.<
Using the voice command system:
DVD control
With the DVD controller, you can select the 
track and chapter, open the DVD-specific menu 
and operate functions such as Language, Fast 
forward and Reverse or Freeze frame.
A DVD can briefly deactivate functions of the 
DVD control, under certain circumstances even 
during playback of the entire DVD. It is not pos-
sible to operate the DVD control under these 
circumstances. In this case, try to make the 
selection using the DVD-specific menu.
During playback:
Press the controller to display the DVD control.
The DVD controller disappears again after a 
short time if you have not selected a function.
CodeRegion
1USA, Canada
2 Japan, Europe, Near East, South Africa
3Southeast Asia
4 Australia, Central and South American, 
New Zealand
5Northwest Asia, North Africa
6China
1.{DVD on}.
2.{DVD 1...6}. 

DVD changer
172
Fast forward/reverse
Forward/reverse with DVD control
1.During playback, press the controller to dis-
play the DVD control.
2.Select  and press the controller.
3.To increase the fast forward/reverse speed, 
press the controller several times. 
The DVD playback will be distorted.
To cancel fast forward/reverse:
Select   and press the controller. 
The DVD will start play at the point selected.
Forward/reverse with controller
1.During playback, turn the controller.
Fast forward/reverse is started.
2.Turn the controller further.
The speed is increased.
3.Release the controller.
Fast forward/reverse is interrupted. The 
system will continue play at the point on the 
DVD at which the controller was released.
Skipping chapter
You can change to the next or previous chapter 
during playback.
1.During playback, press the controller to dis-
play the DVD control.
2.Select  and press repeatedly until 
you reach the desired chapter.
or:
Press the  button on the left or right 
repeatedly until you reach the desired chapter.
Adjusting picture
1.During playback, press the controller to dis-
play the DVD control.
2.Select   and press the controller.
3.Select the   arrow and press the control-
ler.
4.Select "Picture" and press the controller.
5.Select "Brightness", "Color", or "Contrast" 
and press the controller.
6.Turn the controller until you reach the 
desired setting.
7.Press the controller to save the setting.
SoftkeyFunction
Start playback
Stop playback
Close DVD controller
Activate and deactivate freeze 
frame
 Skip chapter
 Fast forward/reverse
DVD-specific menu:
Select functions
DVD-specific menu:
Return to previous menu 

Mobility
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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Possible displays
>"Update of engine oil level in process".
>"Engine oil level O.K.".
>"Oil level at minimum!  Add 1 quart engine 
oil": add a maximum of 1 quart/1 liter of 
engine oil at the earliest opportunity, refer 
to Adding engine oil.
>"Oil level under min.!  Add 1 quart engine 
oil": add a maximum of 1 quart/1 liter of 
engine oil at the earliest opportunity, refer 
to Adding engine oil.
>"Engine oil level too high".
Have vehicle checked immediately; 
otherwise, overfilled oil can lead to 
engine damage.<
>"No measurement possible at this time".
Adding engine oil
Do not add oil until a Check Control message 
appears.
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km; 
otherwise, the engine could be dam-
aged.<
Keep oil, grease, etc. out of reach of chil-
dren and heed warnings on the contain-
ers to avoid health risks.<
Oil changing
Only have an oil change carried out by a BMW 
center or a repair shop that works in accordance 
with BMW guidelines and uses appropriately 
trained personnel.
Approved engine oils
The quality of the engine oil selected has critical 
significance for the operation and service life of 
an engine. BMW continuously approves spe-
cific engine oils after confirming their suitability 
for use in its vehicles with extensive testing.
Use only approved BMW High Performance 
Synthetic Oil.
If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is 
unavailable, you can add small quantities of 
other synthetic oils between oil changes. Use 
only oils of the specification API SH or higher.
Your BMW center will be happy to answer 
detailed questions on BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil or approved synthetic 
oils.<
You can also call BMW of North America at 
1-800-831-1117 or visit the website at 
www.bmwusa.com to obtain this information.
Never use oil additives as they can dam-
age your engine under some circum-
stances.<
Viscosity grades
The viscosity is a measure of the thickness of 
the oil and is specified in SAE grades.
The choice of the right SAE grade is based on 
the climatic conditions in the region in which 
you normally drive your BMW.
Approved oils belong to the SAE grades 
5W-40 and 5W-30.<
These oils can be used for driving at all outside 
temperatures. 

Mobility
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Replacing components
Onboard tool kit
The onboard toolkit is located in the luggage 
compartment lid.
Loosen the wingnut to open.
The adapter for the spare key can be stored 
beneath the open-ended wrenches.
Windshield wiper blades
To replace the blades, start by folding the wip-
ers out and away from the windshield, refer to 
page66.
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and lights contribute significantly to 
road safety. Therefore, comply fully with the fol-
lowing instructions during bulb replacement. 
BMW recommends that you entrust corre-
sponding procedures to your BMW center if 
you are unfamiliar with them or they are not 
described here.
Never touch the glass of new bulbs with 
your bare fingers, as even minute traces 
of contamination will burn into the bulb's sur-
face and reduce its service life. Use a clean 
cloth, napkin, etc., or hold the bulb by its metal 
socket.<
You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs 
at your BMW center.When working on the lighting system, you 
should always switch off the lights 
affected to prevent short circuits. 
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage 
when replacing bulbs, follow any instructions 
provided by the bulb manufacturer.<
When maintaining the headlamps, please follow 
the instructions in the separate Caring for your 
vehicle brochure.
Light-emitting diodes LEDs
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light source for many of 
the controls and displays in your vehicle. These 
light-emitting diodes, which operate using a 
concept similar to that applied in conventional 
lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-
emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers, and never 
stare into the unfiltered light for several 
hours, as irritation of the retina could result.<
Xenon lamp*
The service life of these bulbs is very long and 
the probability of a failure is very low, provided 
that they are not switched on and off an unusual 
number of times. In the unlikely event that one 
of these lamps should fail, you can respond by 
switching on your fog lamps and proceeding 
carefully, where allowed by law.
Only have work on the xenon lighting sys-
tem including bulb changes carried out by 
a BMW center or a repair shop that works in 
accordance with BMW guidelines and uses 
appropriately trained personnel. Due to the high 
voltage involved, there is a danger to life and 
limb when work is carried out improperly.<
For checking and adjusting headlamp 
aim, please contact your BMW center.< 

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At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Audio152
– controls152
– switching on/off153
– tone control153
– volume153
"AUDIO", DVD changer173
Audio device, external114
Audio mode152
Automatic
– air distribution104
– air volume104
– cruise control67,69
– headlamp control100
– luggage compartment lid 
operation33,36
– service notification190
– station storage158
– steering wheel adjustment, 
refer to Assistance getting in 
and out52
Automatic car wash, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Automatic climate control
– adjusting temperature105
– AUTO program104
– defrosting windows and 
removing condensation106
– maximum cooling106
– rear climate control108
– rear refrigerator117
– residual heat106
– settings on Control 
Display104
– switching cooling function 
on and off manually107
– switching on and off105
Automatic closing of doors 
and luggage compartment 
lid, refer to Automatic Soft 
Close35
Automatic curb monitor51
Automatic garage door 
opener111
Automatic Hold59
– activation/deactivation59
– parking60
– programmable buttons52Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp 
control100
– refer to Daytime running 
lamps100
– refer to Interior lamps101
– refer to Pathway lighting100
Automatic recirculated-air 
control AUC105
Automatic soft closing
– doors
35
– luggage compartment lid36
Automatic station search157
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
– buttons on steering 
wheel63
– interlock62
– manually unlocking and 
locking transmission lock64
– shiftlock62
– towing221
– tow starting222
"AUTO P"
– activating/deactivating 
Automatic Hold59
– programmable buttons52
AUTO program, automatic 
climate control104
– adjusting intensity104
"Autostore list", radio156
"AUX", external audio 
device169
AUX-In
– port114
– refer to External audio 
device169
"AUX level", external audio 
device169
Average fuel consumption77
– setting units84
Average speed77
– setting units84
"Avoid ferries", 
navigation142
"Avoid highway", 
navigation142
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms38"Avoid route", navigation147
"Avoid sect.", navigation147
"Avoid tolls", navigation142
Avoid tolls, navigation142
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights228
"A-Z", telephone185
B
Backrest contour, refer to 
Lumbar support 
adjustment44
Backrests, refer to Seat 
adjustment44
Backrest width adjustment, 
refer to Front comfort seat 
adjustment44
Backup lamp, replacing 
bulbs215
"Balance", balance and 
fader154
Bar, refer to Tow bar221
Bass, refer to Tone 
control154
"Bass", treble and bass154
Battery217
– jump starting220
– switch218
Battery change, remote 
control in Comfort 
Access39
"BC", computer77
Belts, refer to Safety belts48
Beverage holder, refer to Cup 
holders115
Blower, refer to Air 
volume106,108
"BLUETOOTH"183
Bluetooth link, activating/
deactivating183
BMW Assist189
– activating193
– "BMW Assist"193
– "BMW center"190
– "Concierge"192
– info service192
– "Roadside Assistance"190
– services offered189